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Shell fragments, likely oyster shells
Shell fragments, likely oyster shells
Object Number 987-22-10/105748
Display Title Shell fragments, likely oyster shells
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell fragments, likely oyster shells
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite Old Yard, H11-2
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Largest fragment): 5.8 × 3.1 × 0.4 cm (2 5/16 × 1 1/4 × 3/16 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object H11-2

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